Renewable Energy

We Can Now Use the Sun to Transform Raw Biomass Into Usable Hydrogen Energy

One of the most pressing issues in the fight against climate change is finding ways to produce clean, affordable, energy. Researchers have found a way to convert biomass — like leaves and wood — into usable hydrogen by exposing it to sunlight.

March 22, 2017
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The U.S. Has More Solar Potential Than We Realized

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A new study suggests that key U.S. cities could power 8 million homes by installing rooftop solar panels. Cities that showed high potential for solar rooftop generation included Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio, and New York.

March 16, 2017
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Musk Just Promised To Solve South Australia’s Energy Crisis in 100 Days or It’s Free

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South Australia has struggled as energy prices surge and local companies remain unable to meet public energy demand. Elon Musk has offered to install a solar farm within 100 days of a signed contract – and if it takes longer, it's free.

March 10, 2017
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Tesla Unveils an Enormous Solar Farm to Replace 1.6M Gallons of Fuel a Year

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Renewable energy sources, especially solar, have been booming. According to a report compiled by SolarPower Europe, the world doubled its solar capacity to 305 gigawatts in 2016, with the United States and China leading this global trend.

March 10, 2017
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A New Clean Energy Record Was Just Set in the U.S.

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For the first time ever, a North American power grid produced over half its energy from wind power. While upfront cost is still seen as a barrier to wider implementation of wind power, it also has many advantages — like being a low-maintenance and clean energy solution.

March 8, 2017
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Solar power growth leaps by 50% worldwide thanks to US and China

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UK leads Europe for solar growth despite drop in installations after government cut subsidies

March 7, 2017
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